HR Glossary

What is Working Time Regulations?

UK regulations implementing the EU Working Time Directive, setting rules on maximum weekly working hours (48 hours), rest breaks, night work limits, and a minimum of 5.6 weeks' paid annual leave for all workers.

Why it matters in hiring

Working Time Regulations comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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